When will your breakout moment come in business? It arrives when preparation meets opportunity. I’m constantly working to improve my skills, expand my network, and think creatively, so I’m ready for that opportunity. I’m focused on delivering exceptional value to my clients and community to get there. I go above and beyond to provide helpful content, thoughtful advice, and reliable service. I also look for problems that need solving and consider how to fill that gap. Collaboration is critical, too. I support others in my field and am generous with my time and knowledge. You never know what amazing things can happen when you work together. The connections and goodwill this creates often lead to exciting chances. I learn something new daily to keep my mind fresh and my skills sharp. There are always innovations, strategies, and ideas to test out. I’m willing to experiment intelligently and course-correct as needed. Most importantly, I stay patient and persistent. Overnight success is rare, but you’ll be amazed at what can happen over months and years of focused effort. Keep chasing your purpose, enhancing your abilities, and putting yourself out there. Your breakout awaits! Stay ready so you don’t have to get prepared when it arrives. Let’s support each other on the journey.
Month: August 2023
We Are All One: Why We Should Not Allow the Government to Divide Us
We are one!
The United States of America is founded on freedom, equality, and justice. However, we have seen a growing divide between our citizens in recent years. The government is exploiting this divide, which is using it to divide us and weaken our democracies must not allow this to happen. We are all Americans, and we are all one. We must come together and work to heal the divide. We must find common ground and build a more united future for our country. Here are some things we can do to prevent the government from dividing usage informed about the issues and vote in every election.
Talk to people who have different political views than you.
Volunteer for organizations that are working to build bridges between other communities.
Support policies that promote unity and understanding.
We must all do our part to keep our country united. We are stronger together than we are apart.
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What can you do to help prevent the government from dividing us? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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How to Stay Focused During Your Workday for MASSIVE Production! | Productivity Tips 2023
How to Stay Focused During Your Workday for MASSIVE Production! | Productivity Tips 2023
Hey everyone! 🙌 In today’s video, I’m breaking down the top strategies and techniques I’ve learned over the years to stay laser-focused throughout your workday and supercharge your productivity levels. Whether you’re battling distractions, struggling with time management, or simply looking to finish more in less time, this video is for you. Let’s get into it and redefine what a productive day looks like! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE and turn on NOTIFICATIONS for weekly productivity tips and tricks!
Timestamps: 0:00 –
Introduction 1:32 –
The Importance of Prioritizing Tasks
3:45 – Minimizing Distractions
6:10 – The Power of Time Blocking
8:50 – Breaks & The Pomodoro Technique
11:23 – Keeping a Clean Workspace
13:40 – The Role of Mindset & Mental Well-being
15:55 – Final Thoughts & Wrap Up
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Turn Your mess into your message
A sneak at my new book!
Introduction Life is messy. All of us face setbacks, make mistakes, and endure tragedies. We harbor regrets, flaws, and shameful secrets. At times, the chaos and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Yet, it is possible to transform our mess into meaning. By courageously embracing the full spectrum of our experiences, even the darkness, we unlock tremendous power for growth and positive change. Our broken pieces can become the foundation for reinvention and wisdom. This book provides a blueprint for undertaking that mess-to-meaning journey. We will reframe adversity as an opportunity through vulnerable storytelling, reflective exercises, and evidence-based strategies. Growth depends not on perfection but on how gracefully we dance with the messy middle. Within these pages, you will learn to:- Make peace with past difficulties through radical self-acceptance- Uncover hidden gifts and lessons in your biggest failures – Rewrite disempowering narratives that hold you back- Recast old emotional scars as symbols of resilience – Nurture creativity that flourishes in uncertainty- Share your messy origin story to deepen human connection- Shape your journey into an inspiring message for others- Lead from a place of empathy, courage, and authenticity Life is often out of our control. The path ahead needs to be clarified. But what we can control is how we walk through whatever mess we encounter – with shoulders back and hope alive. Together, we will discover confidence forged through chaos. This book provides light to illuminate even the messiest middle. May the following pages start you on turning your mess into your message. Let’s begin.
Chapter 1 Embracing the Mess“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” -Buddha. Life is messy. All of us face hardship, make mistakes, and carry regrets. We’ve all been knocked down at some point on our journeys. But how we view and engage with those problematic parts of our stoat truly matters. This book is about reframing your mess as a message – taking your biggest failures, flaws, and tragedies and turning them into catalysts for growth. We can unlock incredible power by embracing the mess rather than resisting it. It starts with acceptance. Beating yourself up over the past or living in denial only leads to more pain. To initiate real change, you must open your arms to the full spectrum of your experiences – including the ugly, disappointing, and devastating ones. Let’s begin by exploring some of the common messy scenarios we all face:- Career or academic failures – not getting into your dream school, getting passed over for a promotion, losing a job, or having a business fail.- Illness, accidents, and trauma – experiencing a severe health crisis, unexpected loss of abilities, injuries, abuse, crime. – Personal flaws and unhealthy patterns – addictions, lack of self-control, anger issues, chronic lateness, or disorganization.- Relationship breakdowns – divorce, betrayal, toxic family dynamics, cheating, communication issues.- Poor judgment and bad choices – taking unethical actions, breaking laws, nurturing bad habits, procrastination. Take a moment to reflect on some of your life’s significant messy experiences. Which ones shaped you the most? Did any completely upend your world? How have you coped with these challenges so far? Often our initial response is to ignore, deny, or repress past messes and traumas. We construct walls around them in our minds, pretending they don’t exist. But this only sometimes works in the long run. Those experiences fester in our subconscious, leaking pain and fear into our thoughts and actions. Actual change comes when we rip off the Band-Aid – confronting our mess head-on with courage and radical self-honesty… Here is a draft of Chapter 2 – Finding Meaning in the Mess: Now that we’ve begun acknowledging our past messes and failures, it’s time to examine them in a new light. This stage aims to uncover the gems of wisdom and growth within our messy experiences. Even our lowest points and biggest regrets generally have important lessons embedded within them if we dare to look closely. Consider some of the following questions as you reflect on the messy moments in your life again:- What strengths or abilities did you develop through overcoming this challenge?- How did you grow or mature due to facing this adversity?- What insights about yourself or the world became clear only through this experience? – How did this shift your priorities or perspective on life in a positive way?- What new paths or opportunities only became available due to this mess?- Who did you become after passing through this hardship? How did it shape your character?- What would your life be missing if you had never encountered this mess?- What is the hidden gift or silver lining in this painful/chaotic experience? Take your time with this reflection. Some messes take years or decades to reveal their whole meaning. But trust that each contains essential lessons and blessings to guide you forward. One helpful concept here is appreciating mess and adversity as a sharpening stone. Just as sharpening stones hone and refine blades when skillfully applied, so too can our messy experiences make us smarter, stronger, and more resilient if we dare to learn from them. Hardships also connect us more deeply to ourselves and each other. They strip away our superficial stories and help us get real. Remember that you are not alone on this path; we all stumble. Our shared humanness bonds us. Let’s now do a writing exercise to capture some of the meaning you’ve made from past messes. Set a timer for 10 minutes and free write about the gifts hidden within your biggest failures, regrets, and hardships. How did those experiences ultimately contain what you needed most to grow…
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The Painful Process of Renewal: How We Can Grow Through Change
Psalm 103:5 says, “Who satisfies your desires with good things so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” This verse is a reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness to his people. He forgives our sins, heals our diseases, redeems our lives from the pit, and crowns us with love and compassion. He also satisfies our desires with good things to renew our youth, like the eagles. The image of the eagle is a powerful one. Eagles are strong, majestic birds that can fly high and see for long distances. They are also known for their ability to renew their feathers, which allows them to stay strong and healthy. In the same way, God can renew our youth and give us new strength and vitality. He can satisfy our desires with good things, both material and spiritual. He can provide us hope, joy, and peace, even amid difficult times. We can remember that God is our strength when we feel weak and tired. He is the one who satisfies our desires with good things. He is the one who renews our youth like the Eagles. Here are some ways to apply Psalm 103:5 to your life:
- When you are feeling down, remember that God has forgiven your sins and healed your diseases. He has redeemed your life from the pit and crowned you with love and compassion.
- When you feel tired and worn out, remember that God can satisfy your desires with good things. He can give you strength, hope, and joy.
- When you feel old and frail, remember that God can renew your youth like the eagles. He can give you new strength and vitality.
Pray this verse over yourself today and ask God to fill you with goodness and faithfulness. He will renew your youth and give you new strength to face your challenges.
The story of how an eagle renews its life after 40 is a metaphor for the human journey of transformation and renewal. When an eagle reaches the age of 40, its talons become so long and inflexible that they can no longer grasp prey. Its beak becomes bent, and its feathers become old and heavy. The eagle is no longer able to hunt or fly effectively. At this point, the eagle has two choices: it can die or undergo a painful process of renewal. The renewal process requires the eagle to fly to a high mountaintop and sit on a cliff. There, the eagle will pluck out its talons and beak. This is an excruciating process, but the eagle must be reborn. After the eagle has plucked out its talons and beak, it will wait for new ones to grow. This process takes about five months. During this time, the eagle is unable to hunt or fly. It is vulnerable to predators and must rely on its mate for food. The eagle is ready to fly again after the new talons and beaks have grown back. It is now more robust and more agile than ever before. The eagle has renewed its life, and it can now live for another 30 years. The story of the eagle is a reminder that we can all choose to renew our lives, no matter how old we are. We may need to abandon old habits and beliefs that no longer serve us. We may need to face our fears and challenges head-on. But if we are willing to do the work, we can emerge more robust and beautiful from the renewal process than ever before. Here are some lessons we can learn from the story of the eagle:
- Our age or our circumstances do not define us. We can choose to renew our lives at any time.
- Change can be painful, but it is necessary for growth.
- We are stronger than we think. We can overcome any challenge if we are willing to put in the work.
- Renewal is a process, not an event. It takes time and effort to transform fully.
- The rewards of renewal are great. We can live longer, healthier, and more fulfilling lives if we let go of the past and embrace the future.
Renew your life NOW. Don’t wait to begin where you are!
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